# Rivian: strong R2 growth in the third quarter, profitability still awaited > Rivian reported quarterly revenue up 38% year-on-year, beating expectations, with deliveries increasing by 46%, driven by the R2 becoming its best-selling model. The manufacturer remains unprofitable due to launch costs, with the R2 presented as decisive for its profitability. Rivian raised its 2026 delivery forecasts, and its CEO assured adherence to the schedule, while analysts are divided, with UBS upgrading its recommendation while others lowered their price targets. The available sub-events are all US-focused; South Korean press also covers the story, without detailed national differences in the provided elements. **In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 8 events involving Rivian, Ford and Tesla, in États-Unis, followed from 30 October 2026 to 3 November 2026. 12 articles from 9 sources (plants, jobs and earnings, sales and market, launches and reviews); last updated on 3 November 2026 at 18:00. Figures reported: 19248 vehicles. - Status: ongoing - Scope: International - Category: Plants, jobs and earnings, Sales and market, Launches and reviews - Countries: États-Unis - Brands: Rivian, Ford, Tesla - First detected: 30 October 2026 at 09:57 - Updated: 3 November 2026 at 18:00 - Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/11-rivian-strong-r2-growth-in-the-third-quarter-profitability-still-awaited ## National stories (2) - United States — 3 country-specific events, 7 articles - South Korea — 0 country-specific event, 2 articles ## Reported figures - $59,485 - $100 ## What is established _“Confirmed” = reported by at least two independent outlets (outlets of the same group count as one). AI cross-check of the collected headlines and extracts._ **Single source so far** - In the third quarter, the Rivian R2 sold more than the R1S and R1T combined. (according to [Autoblog](https://www.autoblog.com/news/rivians-59485-r2-outsold-the-r1s-and-r1t-combined-in-q3)) - The Rivian R2 is offered at $59,485. (according to [Autoblog](https://www.autoblog.com/news/rivians-59485-r2-outsold-the-r1s-and-r1t-combined-in-q3)) - The only available R2 model is a mid-size crossover. (according to [Autoblog](https://www.autoblog.com/news/rivians-59485-r2-outsold-the-r1s-and-r1t-combined-in-q3)) - In the third quarter, Rivian delivered a record number of vehicles, up 46% year-on-year. (according to [alltomelbil.se](https://alltomelbil.se/rivians-nya-elbil-gor-succe-leveranserna-okar-med-46-procent/)) - The R2 is presented as decisive for Rivian's profitability. (according to [autoevolution](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi2wFBVV95cUxPVG92VjMzZXNWWXRXdmdncVI5U2M4UFhaTHJmUmNUTGx4MnJ3UklsWno2TXhHYndqZ2Y0NXJCME0yaEZJSFJwM0w4ZjFJR1VrcWpuVFVxOV9GeWRDWlBTUmN3M2xSZVVGQlUzemk3NkszakNpMnI1RFFFTWM3VUFXU3M5ZEw2UFdnX0d0dFNBNTlCUFVqaVM4bVJsd2xfeFhyaE02b2gtWHhWdHdxMjdlMWZQY3Y3TEswSkJrdmNkeTBDLW1lTUtZN3BUMjh1VnRQRUlibEhBaFYyQTQ?oc=5)) - According to autoevolution, replacing Tesla as the electric vehicle benchmark will not be easy for Rivian. (according to [autoevolution](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi2wFBVV95cUxPVG92VjMzZXNWWXRXdmdncVI5U2M4UFhaTHJmUmNUTGx4MnJ3UklsWno2TXhHYndqZ2Y0NXJCME0yaEZJSFJwM0w4ZjFJR1VrcWpuVFVxOV9GeWRDWlBTUmN3M2xSZVVGQlUzemk3NkszakNpMnI1RFFFTWM3VUFXU3M5ZEw2UFdnX0d0dFNBNTlCUFVqaVM4bVJsd2xfeFhyaE02b2gtWHhWdHdxMjdlMWZQY3Y3TEswSkJrdmNkeTBDLW1lTUtZN3BUMjh1VnRQRUlibEhBaFYyQTQ?oc=5)) ## Sources by country and language - United States: 7 articles, 6 outlets - South Korea: 2 articles, 2 outlets - United Kingdom: 1 articles, 1 outlets - Sweden: 1 articles, 1 outlets - unknown: 1 articles, 1 outlets **Languages**: English (9), Korean (2), German (1) ## Timeline (8 events) ### 30 October 2026 — [Rivian : chiffre d'affaires en hausse de 38 % au troisième trimestre, pertes persistantes](https://mecapress.com/events/1520-rivian-chiffre-d-affaires-en-hausse-de-38-au-troisieme-trimestre-pertes.md) Rivian a publié un chiffre d'affaires trimestriel en progression de 38 % sur un an, supérieur aux attentes, porté par le R2 devenu son modèle le plus vendu. Le constructeur reste toutefois en perte en raison des coûts de lancement. 1 sources, 1 articles · États-Unis ### 31 October 2026 — [Sector update: Rivian raises R2 delivery forecasts, Tesla expands robotaxis in Texas](https://mecapress.com/events/888-sector-update-rivian-raises-r2-delivery-forecasts-tesla-expands-robotaxis-in.md) Rivian posted a better-than-expected third quarter driven by R2 demand and raised its 2026 delivery forecasts. Tesla also expands its robotaxi deployment in Texas, and Ford advances its low-cost electric vehicle projects. 1 sources, 1 articles · États-Unis ### 31 October 2026 — [Rivian : livraisons en hausse de 46 % mais objectif de cours abaissé](https://mecapress.com/events/670-rivian-livraisons-en-hausse-de-46-mais-objectif-de-cours-abaisse.md) Rivian a vu ses livraisons de véhicules progresser de 46 %, mais les analystes ont abaissé leur objectif de cours sur le titre. 2 sources, 2 articles · États-Unis ### 31 October 2026 — [Le Rivian R2 s'est plus vendu que les R1S et R1T réunis au troisième trimestre](https://mecapress.com/events/26-le-rivian-r2-s-est-plus-vendu-que-les-r1s-et-r1t-reunis-au-troisieme-trimestre.md) Au troisième trimestre, le Rivian R2, proposé à 59 485 dollars, a dépassé les ventes cumulées des R1S et R1T de la marque. 3 sources, 3 articles · États-Unis ### 31 October 2026 — [Le Rivian R2, clé de la rentabilité du constructeur américain](https://mecapress.com/events/129-le-rivian-r2-cle-de-la-rentabilite-du-constructeur-americain.md) Le R2 est présenté comme le modèle décisif pour la rentabilité de Rivian, sans pour autant suffire à remplacer Tesla comme référence du véhicule électrique. 1 sources, 1 articles · États-Unis ### 2 November 2026 — [UBS relève sa recommandation sur Rivian, jugeant la chute de 19 % comme une opportunité](https://mecapress.com/events/2522-ubs-releve-sa-recommandation-sur-rivian-jugeant-la-chute-de-19-comme-une.md) UBS a relevé sa recommandation sur Rivian, estimant que la baisse de 19 % du titre constitue une opportunité d'achat avant la montée en cadence du R2. 1 sources, 2 articles · États-Unis ### 2 November 2026 — [Rivian assure respecter son calendrier, selon RJ Scaringe](https://mecapress.com/events/2437-rivian-assure-respecter-son-calendrier-selon-rj-scaringe.md) Le patron de Rivian, RJ Scaringe, affirme que le constructeur est « right on time » sur ses délais, alors que le groupe reste déficitaire. 1 sources, 1 articles · États-Unis ### 3 November 2026 — [Test drive of the Rivian R2, the electric SUV competing with the Tesla Model Y](https://mecapress.com/events/3605-test-drive-of-the-rivian-r2-the-electric-suv-competing-with-the-tesla-model-y.md) An American journalist shares his impressions of the Rivian R2, which is considered capable of finally competing with the Tesla Model Y in the electric SUV segment. 1 sources, 1 articles · États-Unis --- Cite as: Mecapress, “Rivian: strong R2 growth in the third quarter, profitability still awaited”, https://mecapress.com/stories/11-rivian-strong-r2-growth-in-the-third-quarter-profitability-still-awaited Methodology: https://mecapress.com/methodology